FC Milsami 0–1 Zimbru Chisinau: Late Penalty Decides Moldova Cup Quarter-Final

Zimbru Chisinau advanced to the semi-finals of the Moldova Cup after a tense 1–0 victory away at FC Milsami on May 14, 2026. A second-half penalty was enough to separate the two sides in a match dominated by defence and midfield battles.

Match Story

Milsami, playing on home soil, started with high intensity and created the first clear chance when striker Ion Istrati fired over the bar in the 12th minute. Zimbru slowly grew into the game, and the turning point came in the 58th minute when a handball in the box awarded them a spot-kick. Captain Alexandru Cojocaru stepped up and coolly sent the keeper the wrong way.

Despite Milsami’s late pressure, Zimbru’s backline held firm, with goalkeeper Daniel Văcaru making crucial saves in stoppage time. The win continues Zimbru’s strong cup run and keeps their hopes of silverware alive.

Key Stats

• Possession: 48% Milsami – 52% Zimbru
• Shots on target: 3-4 in favour of Zimbru
• Yellow cards: 4 for Milsami, 2 for Zimbru

What It Means

For Milsami, the defeat ends a promising cup campaign, while Zimbru will face either Sheriff Tiraspol or Petrocub in the next round. The team’s disciplined performance shows they can compete with the league’s best in knockout football.